Blogs - Visit Lisburn & Castlereagh

July 04 2025

Free Events to Brighten Your Summer

Looking for fun ways to enjoy the summer without spending? From lively markets and food fairs to outdoor performances and family-friendly festivals, we’ve rounded up the best free events happening this summer that offer great entertainment, local culture, and plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories. Get ready to plan your perfect budget-friendly day out!

Four traders who will be attending the christmas market accompanied by Alderman Amanda Grehan.

Dec 03 2021

Categories: market, food, drink, local

Countdown to Christmas with the Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on The Dark Walk in Royal Hillsborough Village. The Christmas Market is returning to Hillsborough Fort, for a second day on Saturday 11th December 2021, from 10-3 pm.

The exterior image of In Klover shop front Royal Hillsborough

Dec 03 2021

Categories: market, food, drink, local

Royal Hillsborough Twilight Christmas Market & Late Night Shopping

The local shops will be joining the Christmas spirit and opening till 9pm to coincide with the Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market on its twilight evening on Friday 10th December.

Santa at the Royal Hillsborough Farmers Markets

Dec 02 2021

Categories: market, food, drink, local

Tis’ the season for the Royal Hillsborough Twilight Christmas Market

Celebrate the season with festive fun, artisan food and discover the perfect gift from our local makers at the Royal Hillsborough Twilight Market - Friday 10th December.

Sept 15 2021

Categories: market, food, drink, local

Moira Speciality Food Fair Cooking Demos

Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne for one day only on Saturday 18^th September 2021 with demos from local chefs and BBQ experts on how to create outdoor dining feasts.

A child planting seeds at the Moira Speciality Food Fair

Sept 09 2021

Categories: market, food, drink, local

Moira Speciality Food Fair is back in Moira Demesne this September

Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne for one day only on Saturday 18^th September 2021 with even more locally produced, seasonal, artisan foods, chef demos, children’s activities, café bar and street food zone. Find out more.

Crowds enjoying the Hillsborough Farmers' market in the sunshine

Aug 25 2021

Categories: market, food, drink, local

Hillsborough Farmers' Market Returns to The Dark Walk this Saturday 25th September

Hillsborough Farmers Market returns to Hillsborough village during the last Saturday of the autumn months, August to October 2021. Set within the walls of the historic Hillsborough Fort and The Dark Walk it is a unique setting for a market experience. It is extra special for us to showcase the village again after the recent announcement that the village is to receive Royal Status.

Block of Abernethy Butter on wooden board

May 20 2021

Categories: food & drink, Artisans, Local Produce, Food Markets

Meet Our Local Artisans

Lisburn and Castlereagh is just brimming with skilled and passionate food producers and growers; regular faces at food fairs and markets across the country, they call this area home. Read on to discover the hidden (and not so hidden!) gems from our local food and drink producers!